Amanda Cowan
Indianola,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Municipal Admin Solutions
01.2017 - Current
- Completed daily functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, accounts payable, entering utilities payments and banking reconciliations.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and city procedures.
Accountant
John Deere
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily functions like account tracking, budgeting/forecasting, cost analysis.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Cooperated with senior leaders and engineering departments to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Completed audits and tested financial controls.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting And Economics
Simpson College
Indianola, IA12.2011
Skills
- Accounting Records Analysis
- MS Office Suite
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Document Recordkeeping
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Customer Relations
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Accountant
Municipal Admin Solutions
01.2017 - Current
Accountant
John Deere
01.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor Of Arts - Accounting And Economics
Simpson College
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